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Alpha Chi Sigma records

 Collection
Identifier: uarc 636

Scope and Content

This collection contains bylaws, undated; risk management policies, including policies on alcohol and drug use and hazing; Collegiate Chapter Officers, 1988-93, including lists of officers for Beta Chapter; initiation acknowledgment, 1989-93; Membership Directory, 1990, 1993; Beta Chapter Directory, 1989-90, also called Active Chapter Phone List; correspondence, 1988-93; Twin City Alumni Board, 1989-92, which includes agendas, minutes and correspondence; Twin City Alumni Annual Meeting, 1983-92; and miscellaneous newsletters, 1984, 1990-93.

Dates

  • 1983-1993

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Use of Materials

Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Copyright

Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law Title 17, U.S. Code. Requests to publish should be arranged with the University of Minnesota Archives.

Historical Note of Alpha Chi Sigma

Alpha Chi Sigma is a professional fraternity for students in the chemical sciences. Beta Chapter founded in 1904 is one of 50 collegiate chapters throughout the country. Its members, both men and women, have included 13 Nobel Laureates, 49 Presidents of the American Chemical Society, and 19 presidents of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE

The purposes of Alpha Chi Sigma are reflected in the three Objects of the Fraternity. These are: 1. To bind its members with a tie of true and lasting friendship. 2. To strive for the advancement of chemistry both as a science and as a profession. 3. To aid its members by every honorable means in the attainment of their ambitions as chemists throughout their mortal lives. Following the original concept for a fraternity as an academic organization, Alpha Chi Sigma is the only Professional Chemistry Fraternity. Over 100 years old with over 56,000 members, it brings together men and women pursuing a wide variety of chemistry-related careers.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Abstract

This collection contains the records of Alpha Chi Sigma, a chemistry and chemical engineering fraternity at the University of Minnesota.

Other Finding Aid Available

A finding aid with a contents list is available in University Archives

Source of acquisition

This small collection was sent to University Archives in 1993 possibly by Wayland Noland, professor of chemistry, who was the faculty advisor for Alpha Chi Sigma during the years that are represented.

Related Material in University Archives

Student Activities Bureau records

Processing Information

Collection has not been processed.

Title
Alpha Chi Sigma records, 1983-1993
Author
University Archives Staff
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Collecting Area Details

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Contact:

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